Camping La Yole

After reading some of the reviews I must say I was a little worried before going on our holiday (last minute change of site due to a fire at the original resort we were booked onto) What can I say other than we had the best week ever !! The caravan we had was clean, well equipped with a lovely covered decking/terrace area. They are quite basic and the bedding isn’t the nicest looking bit of you get why you pay for. If it’s luxury you want then do a 5 star all inclusive. We loved the freedom of our caravan, and the choice to cook ourselves or eat out. Lots of reviews on here say about how close the caravans are to each other, yes they are close in proximity but just the same as a uk caravan park. The pools were fantastic. A lovely balance of pools for young children and older children, with water slides to suit all ages. The security around the pools was great and the main guy working there so friendly. There were plenty of lifeguards about each pool too, in fact the most I’ve ever seen whilst on a holiday abroad. The pool area was so clean. They don’t allow food and ice cream around the pools, but you can sit in the little snack bar to have a drink and some snacks. The pool area doesn’t open until 10am and closes at 7pm (8pm from July onwards) we found this quite late the first day for opening but by day 2 we actually liked the later opening. We found it more relaxing as we could have lazier mornings after late nights and enjoyed the freedom of not having to get up early to get to breakfast and get to the pool. The animation team are about the pool each day, our children loved the aqua aerobics (or pool dancing as they called it) and it’s very popular the team have a way of drawing people in to get involved and spend all day playing with the kids. Don’t be put off with the tight swimming trunks for men. We panic bought speedo style shorts after seeing reviews thinking my husband and son wouldn’t be allowed in without them, but they were able to wear their usual swim shorts, as long as they are netted (which they generally are) you will be absolutely fine. There are plenty of sun loungers. We always managed to get some even on the days we went up to the pool later. The only downside of the loungers are that there are only a few with umbrellas for shade and they get snatched up straight away (people queue for the pool in the morning to get them) however the the little market shop sell parasols in there and you are allowed to take them into the pool area. We saw many families doing this. The one down side to the pool (or could also be a positive) is that they don’t allow inflatables in there (unless it’s a baby float) so don’t waste your money on the inflatables being sold in the shop, as you will only be allowed to use them down the beach. The new lagoon style pool is beautiful and so relaxing. It’s not too deep either so really safe for children. They also only allow a certain amount of people in there so it doesn’t get over cr

The park itself is fine. If you have stayed in one of these style places before, then you should know what to expect. Don't expect 5 star accommodation. As a family of 4 we don't mind the crampt cabins and we don't have very high expectations. However in this campsite we had an incident where I lost my wristband and when I went to the reception to get a replacement I was referred to the security office. The intimidation I experienced there was beyond anything I have ever experienced in any situation in my normal interactions with people. I was told in no uncertain terms that I was on my last chance and that if I lost my wristband for a second time that I would not be allowed to enter the site again. Specifically he said that my wife and children could stay but I couldn't. Therefore without any provocation at all you can be threatened by security with removal from the site and separated from your family for accidentally losng your wristband twice. My wife and children are horrified and all the fun has gone out of the holiday on day 2. My children want to go home now because they are terrified that I will be kicked out of the campsite if I lose my wristband again. I am counting down the days until I can leave. Don't book this place, there is something majorly wrong in terms of security. It feels like you are a prisoner and the security guards are the the prison guards, and they relish the confrontation.